Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): As many as 72 villagers complained of diarrhea and vomiting after consumption of contaminated water in Nehri village of Bargi region in Jabalpur district.

Doctors and PHE teams reached the spot and it was found that due to leakage in the water pipeline valve, filth mixed with the potable water, contaminating the supply which led to vomiting and diarrhoea in the village.

As per the doctors, leakage from water supply valves causes contamination by allowing contaminants from the surrounding soil or air to be sucked into the pipe during pressure drops, leading to various health risks. These contaminants can include bacteria like E. coli, viruses and harmful chemicals and can cause diarrhoea, vomiting, and stomachache.

CMHO Dr Sanjay Mishra informed the Free Press,

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